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Does your school have an anthem?

I once spent a day in a school as a supply teacher where the whole school sang a personalised anthem for their school at the beginning and end of assembly. Has anyone got such a thing established in their school? I wish I'd paid greater attention as now I am a music co-ordinator and I think it would be good to have one in my school. Not sure where to start. Can anyone offer any advice? Thanks

My headteacher asked for suggestions for a school song so I got him to put up a cash prize and got the whole school writing songs - which made them actually think about why they were there, rites of passage, relationships between pupils and teachers and - well everything you'd like them to consider really!

"Take me by the hand across the great divide - away across the universe where hopes and dreams collide - lead me on a journey through my shining youth "- or some such stuff.

Hi,
I adapted an online song (it was meant to be used in this way) which the Head now likes to use for occasions like Prize-giving day (not every year) and times like when a member of staff leaves. As I spent a lot of time on it before it was ready, I wouldn't want to hear it twice a day on a regular basis!
If you hit on the right music and words for your school, it can be a good tool, especially if most of the children know it already. This is how we find it useful. Someone leaving at short notice? No problem - sing the "School song". The children can sing it from memory because it's not too long and easy melody.
I listened to the one suggested but it wasn't my cup ot tea. Check out "Dreamer" by Joyce Eliers athttp://www.musicroom.com/se/ID_No/057011/details.html track 33. This book is good - also has the accompanying CD too. I would go for a school song. There are more advantages than disadvantages. I am Music coordinator at our school and it has saved me a lot of time. The words don't have to be schmalzy (or whatever the word) - just apt to your school! Let me know if you get one.susaneturner@btinternet.com
Susan